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The Historical Center Where the City of Medellin Born
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Patio Bonito
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will see the transformation of Medellin from the beginning of 1616 into a fun and different way, the idea is that it is an experience for life and not only a tour we will explore the vibrant heart of Medellin in a tour full of history, urban art and stories that do not appear in the guides.
You will walk through streets full of life, visit iconic places like Botero Square, Berrio Park and historic buildings, while discovering the stories that have transformed this city. Perfect for travelers who want to know the real Medellin, from its roots to its cultural renaissance.
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Estación poblado del metro
We are going to meet at the subway station Poblado at the top where the subway tickets are compared.
I'm gonna have a sign that says purple Vibes Tour Medellin.
Return
Itinerary
1
Instituto para el Desarrollo de Antioquia - IDEA
We will make the introduction stop to Medellin and its culture, in addition to this we will see the important buildings in this area such as: the Institute of development of Antioch, the civic and cultural building, the counseling.
20 minutes
2
Plaza Mayor
We finish the convention center where fairs, exhibitions and events are held.
7 minutes
3
Parque de los Pies Descalzos
Let’s see the transformation that this part of the city had where it was a neighborhood of rich people and that nowadays was transformed into what is the bare feet park.
10 minutes
4
Museo del Agua EPM
At this stop we will see the importance of water in Colombia and because it is so pure, also how it is purified in the country and in different ways.
7 minutes
5
Edificio Plaza de la Libertad
We will see the historical monument that was made for all the journalists of Antioch who died exposing the truth in Colombia.
7 minutes
6
Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra
We will see the sculpture of the race, the tribute to two great pacifists of Colombia and their government buildings.
15 minutes
7
Edificio del Ferrocarril de Antiooquia
We will see how this railway was built and the importance to the economy in the region.
12 minutes
8
Biblioteca de las Empresas Publicas de Medellin
The importance of libraries for citizens and for Medellin will be explained here.
5 minutes
9
Parque de la Luces
In this park you can look at the transformation from 1900 to today and why the recovery of spaces in the city of Medellin is so important.
5 minutes
10
Paseo Carabobo
We will see and tour the most important commercial area for Medellin and Antioch, explain why textiles are so important for the Antioch economy.
15 minutes
11
Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional
We will see why this building and shopping center is so important for history in Medellin.We will tour one of the galleries of this building to be able to appear a little the art of the locals.
15 minutes
12
Iglesia de la Veracruz
This was the first church to be built in Medellin during the colony.
5 minutes
13
Plaza Botero
This is one of the most important and famous parks in Medellin as artist and sculptor Fernando Botero donated these sculptures for the city and art lovers.
10 minutes
14
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
This building was the old governorate, nowadays it is a museum for the whole city where it tells its story and gives the opportunity certain artists to show their art.
5 minutes
15
Parque Berrio
This was the park that gave the beginnings to Medellin and where the most wealthy people lived in these times, in addition to this we will see the cathedral of the Candelaria the first cathedral in Medellin.
The Historical Center Where the City of Medellin Born
(1) Reviews
Patio Bonito
About
We will see the transformation of Medellin from the beginning of 1616 into a fun and different way, the idea is that it is an experience for life and not only a tour we will explore the vibrant heart of Medellin in a tour full of history, urban art and stories that do not appear in the guides.
You will walk through streets full of life, visit iconic places like Botero Square, Berrio Park and historic buildings, while discovering the stories that have transformed this city. Perfect for travelers who want to know the real Medellin, from its roots to its cultural renaissance.
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Estación poblado del metro
We are going to meet at the subway station Poblado at the top where the subway tickets are compared.
I'm gonna have a sign that says purple Vibes Tour Medellin.